Chapter 128

Chapter 128: You Big Lumberhead!

Staring at the otherworldly beautiful girl before him, Xu Ming was utterly confused.

Who are you?

Have I ever met you?

In truth,

Xu Ming wasn’t completely oblivious; he had considered whether this girl might be Qin Qingwan, Zhu Cici, or Xu Xuenuo.

However, Xu Xuenuo is usually too aloof and would never say something like “Guess who.”

As for Zhu Cici and Qin Qingwan…

This girl doesn’t look a thing like them!

And wasn’t Qingwan in seclusion? He remembered Lady Qin saying that Qingwan’s seclusion would last another year.

So, it was understandable that Xu Ming couldn’t recognize her. Qin Qingwan had changed so much since she was six years old!

Back then, Qin Qingwan was just a chubby little girl who barely reached the table.

But now, the girl standing before Xu Ming was about 167 cm tall, with a slender figure and graceful curves. She was stunning to the point where one might think she didn’t belong in this world.

The saying “A girl changes eighteen times by the time she grows up” wasn’t an exaggeration.

Especially when comparing her six-year-old self to her present youth, even her own parents might not recognize her.

“Miss, have we met before?” Xu Ming asked.

Seeing that Xu Ming still hadn’t recognized her, Qin Qingwan pouted her lips cutely, exuding a playful charm.

“Honk honk honk (Xu Ming, do you know this beauty?)” The Big White Goose waddled over, looking at the girl before Xu Ming.

Wow, this sister is really beautiful!

When I transform, will I be this pretty?

The Big White Goose briefly recalled in her mind—this was only the third time she’d seen someone this beautiful.

The first was that scary woman named Wang Xuan.

The second was that princess from the Wu Kingdom.

And this girl was the third person who was exceptionally beautiful.

Yet their styles were completely different.

This girl was alluring enough to seem like she could steal your soul with just a glance, yet she also carried a touch of innocence and playfulness.

“I should not have met her.” Xu Ming shook his head, looking at Qin Qingwan. “Miss, have you mistaken me for someone else?”

“I haven’t mistaken you,” Qin Qingwan said, slightly upset, straightening her slim waist as if ready to reveal her identity.

But halfway through her sentence, her peach-blossom eyes darted around, as if realizing something.

“Let’s not talk about who I am yet. Is the gentleman named Xu Ming? The Xu Ming from Wudu?” Qin Qingwan smiled sweetly.

“That’s correct.” Xu Ming nodded, somewhat surprised that the girl hadn’t mistaken him. “May I ask for your name?”

Qin Qingwan smirked. “I’m called He Qingqing, from the Heavenly Profound Gate. I’m Qin Qingwan’s junior fellow practitioner. Surely you haven’t forgotten who Qin Qingwan is?”

Qin Qingwan lied about her name, feeling somewhat nervous when she finished her sentence.

Qin Qingwan made her decision!

If this guy has forgotten her, she will truly get angry!

“Didn’t expect you to be Qingwan’s junior fellow practitioner? My apologies.” Xu Ming bowed politely.

Xu Ming knew the name He Qingqing.

There indeed was such a person in the Heavenly Profound Gate, ranked thirteenth on the Red Beauty List, and often mentioned by others.

“How do you know me?” Xu Ming asked curiously.

Qin Qingwan placed her hands behind her back. “Qin Senior Sister and I are close friends. She often tells me stories from her childhood, mentioning a friend who had a very spiritual Big White Goose.

Seeing that you have a Big White Goose with you, I decided to come and ask, and it turns out it really is Xu Ming.

When I asked you to guess earlier, it was just a joke. Please forgive me.”

“This is nothing.” Xu Ming laughed. “I wonder how Qingwan is doing in the sect?”

“She’s fine.” Qin Qingwan nodded. “Every day she practices cultivation, sleeps, or takes care of flowers. The only downside is that there isn’t anyone to play with, but otherwise, everything is good.”

“Hmm.” Xu Ming nodded.

Qin Qingwan looked at Brother Ming’s somewhat slow-witted expression and wanted to bite him.

You big dummy! Don’t you even ask what kind of flowers Qingwan is growing!

“Oh, right, besides that, Sister Qingwan is incredibly beautiful. Many people fancy her,” Qin Qingwan continued.

Xu Ming smiled. “That’s normal, after all, Qingwan ranks in the top ten of the Red Beauty List.”

“Eh? Aren’t you worried?” Qin Qingwan blinked her peach-blossom eyes. “So many people are chasing after Sister Qingwan, all kinds of people. There are plenty who are taller and better-looking than you. Aren’t you afraid someone will take away your childhood friend?”

“What’s there to worry about?” Xu Ming shook his head. “Qingwan and I are just friends.”

“You big blockhead! Big blockhead! Big blockhead!”

In her heart, Qin Qingwan was already pounding Xu Ming, her chest rising and falling slightly.

“You big lumberhead!”

Inside her heart, Qin Qingwan was hugging Xu Ming and punching him.

“Junior Fellow Practitioner.”

Just as Qin Qingwan wanted to “test” Xu Ming again, Xia Donghua and two others approached.

“My seniors are calling me. I’ll leave first. Farewell, Master Xu.”

Qin Qingwan temporarily didn’t want to reveal her identity. She hadn’t tested him enough yet.

For example, “Have you thought about Senior Sister these past few years?”

Or “These past few years, haven’t you fancied any women?”

Also, “What exactly is going on between you and that Qi Kingdom woman named Zhu Cici?” “When the Emperor of Wu offered you a marriage proposal, and you declined, was it because of me or Zhu Cici?”

“Miss, please walk slowly.” Xu Ming bowed politely.

“Do you know where the master resides? I’ve heard your poetic talents are unmatched. If you have free time, may I visit you to discuss poetry?”

Before leaving, Qin Qingwan asked Xu Ming where he lived.

“I reside at the Tongfu Inn. If you wish to visit, feel free to come.” Xu Ming replied.

“Alright.”

Qin Qingwan smiled sweetly, turned around, and left.

Watching the girl gradually walk away with the disciples of the Heavenly Profound Gate, Xu Ming fell into deep thought, a faint doubt arising in his heart.

“Junior Fellow Practitioner, did you know that person earlier?”

Xia Donghua asked Qin Qingwan, feeling somewhat uneasy. His junior seemed overly intimate with that man.

“He doesn’t know me, so I don’t know him either.” Qin Qingwan lifted her white chin as if pouting, but then she smiled sweetly. “By the way, starting today, the three seniors must call me He Qingqing.”

“Why?” Qi Shang was puzzled. Why would Junior Qin use Junior He’s name?

The corner of the girl’s mouth curved upward as she glanced back. Her gaze landed on the tall and upright man.

Because I want to see how long it will take for that big dummy to recognize me.